Virtual Event Premiere’s April 2nd at 8pm; Streaming through April 8th

Five musicians drawn from the renowned Sphinx Virtuosi perform a tribute to the Americansound of classical music, with selections ranging from a movement from Dvořák’s “American Quartet” to Andrea Casarrubios’s SEVEN, a work composed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in 1997 with the goal of addressing the underrepresentation of people of color in classical music, the Sphinx Organization annually presents programs benefiting more than 100,000 students and artists and performs for audiences of more than two million. 

A note on the program from the Sphinx Organization:
“As a social justice organization, we seek to empower the essential voices of artists and leaders who shape the vibrant landscape of our field. America is home to artists of diverse backgrounds, born in this country, inspired by its ideals, and those whose journeys have brought them here in search of knowledge, refuge, or a home. Each of them experience life from their divergent perspectives and unique voices. In this program, we pay tribute to quintessentially American classical music in hopes to augment and evolve our collective perspectives. This music paints pictures of America as it was throughout history, as well as its essence today. Through our music, we aspire to be the messengers of inspiration, remembrance, light and hope. Together with you, our audiences, we hope to create an unforgettable journey. Together with our audiences, we lift every voice.” 

Program:
XAVIER FOLEY - “Ev’ry Voice”
PERKINSON - Sinfonietta No. 1
ANDREA CASARRUBIOS - SEVEN
BARBER - Adagio for Strings
DVOŘÁK - Finale from String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, "American" (String Orchestra Version) 

Ruben Rengel, violin,
Jannina Norpoth, violin,
Dana Kelley, viola,
Thomas Mesa, cello
Chris Johnson, bass